How far is Akron, OH from Middletown, OH?
The driving distance from Akron, OH to Middletown, OH is about 218.8 miles (352.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 186.3 miles (299.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and Middletown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Middletown.
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Start on West Bowery Street
1230 ft · 36 sec · West Bowery Street
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Turn right onto West Center Street
839 ft · 37 sec · West Center Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rand Avenue
622 ft · 15 sec · Rand Avenue
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Turn straight onto Innerbelt
1.8 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 24 min · Kenmore Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
98.8 mi · 1 hr 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton
1692 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton
1491 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway
1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway
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Keep slight right
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight right onto West Freeway
54.2 mi · 58 min · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 4, SR 235: Dayton, New Carlisle
1730 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton
26.6 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 73: Franklin, Springboro
1920 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto East 2nd Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · East 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Riley Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Riley Boulevard
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Continue on Middletown Pike
1 mi · 2 min · Middletown Pike
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Continue on North Verity Parkway
4.3 mi · 7 min · North Verity Parkway
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Continue on North Canal Street
1621 ft · 38 sec · North Canal Street
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
1043 ft · 36 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Clark Street
37 m · 5 sec · Clark Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Clark Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Middletown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 71 South
Merge slight left
98.8 mi · 01h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Akron and Sunny near Middletown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to Middletown?
The road trip is about 218.8 miles (352.1 km) and usually takes 03h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Westerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.2 miles from Akron and 109.6 miles from Middletown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 186.3 miles (299.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.60 one way or $57.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Akron and Sunny near Middletown.
Stop Ideas Near Westerville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westerville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 186.36 mi (299.91 km).
#1 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Middletown
The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.
| Population | 46,140 |
| Coordinates | 39.5150600, -84.3982800 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clark Street (-84.398624, 39.515154)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 352 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $28.60 | $57.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $32.75 | $65.50 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $36.98 | $73.96 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $33.23 | $66.45 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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